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6 Reasons For

Asus Personal Computers Have Good Reviews

Based on 211 owner and expert reviews, Asus has good ratings for its desktop computers. Asus also has good ratings specifically within its few processor core computers range compared to other manufacturers.

64-Bit Processor Operating Mode

This computer supports a 64-bit processor operating mode, which is typical of many few processor core computers that were released more than two years ago.

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L3 Processor Cache Level

This personal computer has a L3 processor cache level, which is the most frequently found processor cache level on personal computers that have been around for around the same time as it.

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Shallow

The shallowest similar spec personal computer that has been available for around the same time as the VM40B is 27mm deep and the deepest is 460mm. At only 190 millimeters, the Asus VM40B is fairly shallow compared to most of the other few processor core computers that have been available for more than two years.

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Very Short

The Asus VM40B is one of the shorter personal computers of this age and spec (only 56.2 millimeters) amongst PCs of this age. The average height of comparable spec personal computers that were released around the same time as the VM40B is 210mm.

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Very Light

Comparable spec PCs that were released around the same time as the VM40B have weights of between 600g and 16kg, and the average weight is 5.4kg. At only 1.2 kilograms, the Asus VM40B is quite light compared to most of the other similar spec PCs that were released more than two years ago.

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6 Reasons Against

Quite Slow On-Board Graphics Adapter Dynamic Frequency

Across all the PCs that were launched more than two years ago the on-board graphics adapter dynamic frequencies range from 750MHz to 1,200MHz, and the average on-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency is 1,100MHz. With an on-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency of only 1,000 megahertz, the Asus VM40B has a fairly slow on-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency compared to most of the other few processor core computers that have been available for a comparable time to the VM40B.

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Very Slow Processor Clock Speed

Across all the desktop computers that were released around the same time as the VM40B the processor clock speeds range from 1GHz to 3.9GHz. The Asus VM40B has one of the slower processor clock speeds (only 1.5 gigahertz) amongst similar spec PCs of this age.

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Only HDD Storage Medium

The storage speed of this computer is HDD, which is the most frequently found storage medium on PCs of a comparable age and type to it. A Hard Disk Drive (HDD) is the traditional storage method for computers. A HDD stores the information on magnetic disks. HDD drives are cheap, but they are slower than Flash and SSD bases storage systems.

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Quite Small L3 Cache

The Asus VM40B has one of the smaller L3 caches (only 2 megabytes) amongst PCs of this age. Across all the few processor core computers that have been available for more than two years the L3 caches range from 1MB to 4MB, and the average L3 cache is 3MB.

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Only Two Processor Threads

The Asus VM40B is a two processor thread desktop computer.

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Quite Small Processor Cache

At only 2 megabytes, the Asus VM40B has a quite small processor cache compared to most of the other desktop computers of this age and type. PCs of a comparable type and age to the VM40B have processor caches of between 0.51MB and 4MB.

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Released Over Two Years Ago

Asus released the VM40B over two years ago.

Average Total Storage Capacity

At 500 gigabytes, the Asus VM40B has a pretty standard total storage capacity compared to most of the other desktop computers of this type and age.

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Average Hard Drive Capacity

With a hard drive capacity of 500 gigabytes, the Asus VM40B has a relatively typical hard drive capacity compared to most of the other few processor core computers that have been on the market for a comparable time to the VM40B.

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Average Internal Memory

With an internal memory of 4 gigabytes, the Asus VM40B has a fairly average internal memory compared to most of the other PCs of a comparable age and spec to the VM40B.

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Specification

Processor

Processor Core

2

Processor Family

Intel Celeron

Processor Clock Speed

1.5GHz

PCI Express Slots Version

2.0

Processor Thread

2

System Bus Data Transfer Rate

5GT/s

Processor Cache

2MB

Processor Socket

BGA1023

Processor Model

1007U

Memory Channel Supported Processor

Dual

Max Memory Bandwidth Supported Processor

25.6GB/s

Memory Clock Speed Supported by Processor

1,333MHz

Memory Type Supported Processor

DDR3-SDRAM, DDR3L-SDRAM, DDR3L

Max Internal Memory Supported Processor

32GB

Conflict Free Processor

Yes

Processor Series

Yes

PCI Express Lane (maximum)

1

Stepping

P0

Tjunction

105°C

Processor Operating Mode

64-bit

PCI Express Configuration

1x16, 1x1, 2x8, 1x8, 1x8+2x4, 2x4

CPU Multiplier (bus/core Ratio)

15

Processor Codename

Ivy Bridge

Processor Lithography

22nm

Thermal Design Power (TDP)

17W

Bus Type

DMI

Processor Cache Type

Smart Cache

Processor Installed

Yes

Memory

Internal Memory

4GB

Memory Layout

1 x 4

Maximum Internal Memory

16GB

Internal Memory Type

DDR3-SDRAM

Storage

Total Storage Capacity

500GB

Storage Medium

HDD

Hard Drive Capacity

500GB

Compatible Memory Card

MMC+, SD

Hard Drive Speed

7,200 RPM

Hard Drive Interface

Serial ATA, Serial ATA II, Serial ATA III

Hard Drive

1

Integrated Card Reader

Yes

Graphics

On-Board Graphics Adapter Model

Intel HD Graphics

On-Board Graphics Adapter Dynamic Frequency

1,000MHz

On-Board Graphics Adapter Base Frequency

350MHz

Displayssupported by On-Board Grap

3

Operating System/software

Operating System

Windows 8

Networking

Bluetooth Version

Windows 8

Bluetooth

Yes

WiFi Standard

Yes

WiFi

Yes

Cabling Technology

10/100/1000Base-T(X)

Ethernet LAN Data Rate

10, 10, 100, 10, 100, 1000

Ethernet LAN Connection

Yes

Ports & Interfaces

S/PDIF Out Port

Yes

Headphone Out Port

1

Microphone in Port

Yes

Line-In Port

Yes

DC-In Jack

Yes

Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) Port

1

HDMI Port

1

DVI Port

Yes

VGA (D-Sub) Port

1

USB 2.0 Port

4

USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A Port

2

Design

Chassis Type

Desktop, Small Desktop

Cable Lock Slot Type

Kensington

Cable Lock Slot

Yes

Case Colour

Silver

Performance

Audio System

SonicMaster

Motherboard Chipset

Intel HM70 Express

Product Type

PC, Mini PC, Mini PC (<= 3L)

Processor Special Features

Intel Anti-Theft Technology

Yes

Intel My WiFi Technology

Yes

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Yes

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Yes

Intel VPro Technology

Yes

Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) Technology

Yes

Intel 64

Yes

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Yes

Intel FDI Technology

Yes

Thermal Monitoring Technology

1

Execute Disable Bit

Yes

Intel VT-X With Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Yes

Intel Fast Memory Access

Yes

Intel Flex Memory Access

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-X)

Yes

Instruction Set

SSE, SSE4.1, SSE, SSE4.2

Intel Dual Display Technology

Yes

Intel Enhanced Halt State

Yes

Processor Code

SR109

Processor Package Size

31mm

CPU Configuration (max)

1

Graphics & IMC Lithography

22nm

Intel Smart Cache

Yes

Processor ARK ID

72061

Power

Power Supply

65W

Weight & Dimensions

Weight

1.2kg

Height

56.2mm

Depth

190mm

Width

190mm

3 Awards

Expert Reviews

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User Reviews

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I have mixed feelings about this review. I can not give this amazing monitor 5 eggs because of the backlight bleed which is definetly there. However, the sheer awesomeness of the monitors colors,... Read more…

Overall, this was an excellent purchase that I don't regret in any way whatsoever. In fact, each time I sit in front of this display I am again and again reassured that it was an excellent... Read more…